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Kemppi: Leading the Way in Arc Welding Innovation
When it comes to arc welding, Kemppi is a name that stands out. For over 70 years, this Finnish company has been at the forefront of the industry, constantly pushing boundaries to improve welding quality and efficiency. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, Kemppi’s solutions are designed…
Your Guide to Our 10 Most Popular Welding Products of 2024
In April this year, Rapid will be 35 years old, and so much has changed since brothers Roy, an Aircraft Approved Welder, and Rob, a Ministry Approved Senior Design Engineer, started the company from scratch in 1990. Back then, Rapid sold equipment from companies such as Norman Butters, T &…
Season’s Greetings from Rapid Welding
Thank you to all our customers! As 2024 draws to a close, the team at Rapid hope you have a restful and enjoyable festive period. All of us at Rapid want to thank all our customers and suppliers for their continued support during 2024. We look forward to being there for you next year…
November Focus On…LC Lasers
This month we are focusing on the exciting world of Laser Welding and the latest laser machine by LC Lasers. LC Lasers is an industrial manufacturing company dedicated to design, build and market all types of equipment and solutions in the laser world. LC currently focuses on three main sectors in the industrial…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (October 2024)
In this month’s newsletter, we will be congratulating our latest Welding Wizardry Giveaway Winner, breaking down the benefits of Helix Welding Helmets & ESAB Air Fed Helmets and how to claim your FREE Deluxe Cable Set with the EWM Pico 160. Welding Wizardry Winner! Thanks to everyone who took part…
Sustainability in the Welding Industry: What It Looks Like in 2024
As we navigate deeper into the 21st century, the welding industry, like many others, faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. The push for greener operations stems not only from regulatory demands but also from a growing awareness of environmental responsibilities and consumer preferences for sustainable products. In 2024, the…
October Focus On…ESAB Rogue Welding
Our focus for this month is on the ESAB Rogue welding range, which was launched in 2021. ESAB has a rich in history of innovation within the industry and designed the rogue range for welders who undertake general fabrication, maintenance, repair, agriculture and DIY/home projects. ESAB celebrate 120 years of…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (September 2024)
This month we are covering Kemppi welding products in particular their Minarc series. Read about all the benefits of the 180, 200, 220 and T223 ACDC GM TIG Welder available now from Rapid. The Kemppi Minarc Range Kemppi have been producing welders since 1949, setting new standards in welding innovation, quality, and…
September Focus On…Bester for Vehicle Restoration
This month we taking a closer look at The Lincoln Bester TIG’s & MIG’s Welding range. The MIG215-S and MIG200-S are aimed at home and hobby market. They give weld perfect results whether you’re restoring an old vehicle or making a gate, our bester range are the ones for you. …
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (August 2024)
WELDING WIZARDRY GIVEAWAY – ‘FIRST TIME WELDER’ EDITION We’re delighted to launch our next Welding Wizardry Giveaway, only this time there’s a twist! Are you new to welding, or know someone starting out in the industry? We understand how building your kit can be expensive for first time welders, so this…
August Focus On…Introducing LC Lasers the Experts in Laser Solutions
This month we’ll take a closer look at LC Lasers – a relatively new addition to our product offering following Rapid’s appointment as an ‘Authorised Distributor’ for the UK – and find out why some of our best decisions have been made over a good Paella! Introducing LC Lasers – Experts in…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (July 2024)
In this month’s edition we are covering the details of our first ever Rapid Welding Wednesday Demonstration Day, our latest summer offer on Hypertherm Hand Systems and the winner of our latest Welding Wizardry Competition. As you may have seen on our Social Media channels, we have a series of…
July Focus On…Hypertherm Powermax 45 SYNC
The next evolution of portable plasma power; the Powermax45 SYNC from Hypertherm has arrived! The Hypertherm® Powermax® Plasma range is home to the most extensive range of manual and automated metal cutting and gouging systems for metal workers, and the newest member of the Powermax® family, the Powermax45 SYNC, represents the most versatile system…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (June 2024)
Flower Power Let’s kick off our newsletter with some fun and frivolity. Rapid’s MD, Roy Edwards, embraced the carnival spirit this month and attended the Isle of Wight Festival. The line up was great and the weather fabulous! Amazing what a few flowers can do, eh? New Product! FEIN Power…
June Focus On…Kemppi Minarc T 223 ACDC GM
Introducing Minarc T 223 ACDC GM Weld and Clean with One Machine 2024 marks 75 years since Kemppi began setting new standards in welding innovation, quality, and technological advancement, and there are no plans for them to stop anytime soon! As an Official UK Supplier of Kemppi products since Rapid’s inception 34 years ago,…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (May 2024)
Firstly, thank you.We would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers and friends who reached out to us after learning about Gary passing away. Your thoughts, anecdotes and memories were a pleasure to receive and reflected how respected and highly regarded Gary was. Welding Wizardry We’ve…
“We welders have our own distinctive bond, as strong as the metals we join.”
Charles “Charlie” Coffin